Do you know the love stories of your ancestors? Join us at six o'clock next Tuesday evening, February 18, in the History Room at the Honey Grove Library.

The contractor was awarded the contract for the 1.70-mile US 75 Project, valued at more than $145.4 million, which is designed to provide long-term transportation and operational improvements on US 75 from US 82 to SH 91. The project will widen the four-lane roadway to six-lanes-divided from US 82 to SH 91. The project will include reconstruction of the frontage roads as well as reconfigure and improve the intersection at US 75 and SH 91.

***Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 17, 2025.

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 pm, Monday, February 17, 2025, in the Community Room of the Sherman Police Department, 2600 W. Travis St., Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

Celebrate President's Day at the Eisenhower Birthplace! Try some presidential hobbies, learn more about the leaders of our country, and solve presidential puzzles to find treasure! The activities will be available between 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:00-4:00 p.m and are free.

Representative Shelley Luther is excited to announce her appointment to the following critical committees...

The deadline to file as a candidate is Friday, February 14, 2025.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bobby Wilkinson, executive director of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), to the FHLB Dallas Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council).

In a split decision, Fannin County Commissioners Court followed the recommendation of Bois d'Arc Lake Zoning Commission and denied a Change in Zoning application; from A&R, Agriculture & Ranching District to R&C, Retail and Commercial District on CR 2998 in Honey Grove, Property ID# 71025. There will be no regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court next week.

It was standing-room-only at Mulberry United Methodist Church fellowship hall on Monday night as concerned residents in Fannin County met to discuss how to limit the damage being done to the environment, roads and quality of life by an ever-expanding sand mining industry.

You are welcome to call 903-583-7555 to get YOUR utility bill amount or visit Bonham City Hall located at 514 Chestnut St. to get a copy of YOUR utility bill.

Bonham City Council called for a general election on May 3, updated some ordinances and approved the purchase of a new fire truck at their regular meeting on Feb 10.

Candidate applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.

Texoma Medical Center (TMC) is pleased to announce the opening of the region's first and only hybrid cardiac catheterization suite. The hybrid suite is a $11.8M investment by TMC aimed at continuing to offer advanced structural heart and vascular disease care to those living in and around the Texoma region.

The Perrin Air Force Base Museum will be showing the movie Red Tails on Tuesday at 1:00 at the museum. Free admission and popcorn will be provided.

Join us in welcoming Deborah Cornelius to The Sherman Museum, Tuesday, February 11 for an early evening (5:00 p.m.) discussion about her novel, Rivers and Destinies. Deb is a Dallas-born (and Sherman raised) storyteller who discovered uncanny coincidences in her life regarding two special families. Not ten miles from her birth home, these pioneers were among the founders of Dallas, Texas.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

5:30 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2025

The scholarship will be awarded to a woman who declares her major as education and is enrolled as a junior or beyond in college. An applicant must be a graduate of a Fannin County high school or be a Fannin County resident.

Courtney Green, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Green was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison on January 30, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant. Co-defendant Tiffane Chantial Volz, 37, also of Denton, pleaded guilty to the same charge and is scheduled to be sentenced by Judge Mazzant on February 18, 2025.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting February 10, 2025.

Rembrandt, Portrait of Aeltje Uylenburgh 1632, oil on panel, 29 x 21 15/16 in. (73.7 x 55.8 cm). Promised gift of Rose-Marie and Eijk van Otterloo, in support of the Center for Netherlandish Art, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Paintings by Rembrandt, Hals, Gerrit Dou, Jacob van Ruisdael, Maria Schalcken, and more, along with prints, maps, and decorative objects, explore how Dutch dominance in international commerce transformed life in the Netherlands and created a flourishing of culture.

A routine investigation about a suspicious vehicle on a residential street led to the arrest of three individuals and the removal of illegal firearms, high-capacity magazines, and drugs from the streets of Anna.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025, a crowd gathered for a ceremonial signing of the final section be installed on a 32-mile pipeline that will transport up to 54 million gallons of water per day from Lake Ralph Hall to the communities Upper Trinity serves in Denton and Collin counties. Located on the North Sulphur River near Ladonia, the 7,600-acre Lake Ralph Hall, scheduled for completion in 2026, will be Texas' newest lake and one of the state's largest water projects in over 30 years. photo by Allen Rich

The City of McKinney Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the McKinney Fire Department, will conduct a prescribed burn across nearly 80 acres in Erwin Park on Thursday, Feb. 6. Erwin Park will be fully closed on the day of the burn.

Sherman High School is hosting a blood drive on February 6, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Room C126 in partnership with Texoma Regional Blood Center.

DAV & RecruitMilitary will break down barriers for veteran employment at the Dallas Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, February 6 at AT&T Stadium from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Central.

Bonham, Texas -- The Tenth Annual Captain Tim La Vergne Sr. Memorial Blood Drive will be hosted by the Bonham Police Department, City of Bonham, The La Vergne Family, and the Texoma Regional Blood Center, at the City of Bonham Council Chambers on February 7, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse

In public forum at Tuesday's regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court, Mark Sanderson, director of Open Arms Shelter, told the court that construction is well underway at the new shelter on South Center Street in Bonham. Sanderson thanked the county judge, commissioners and the public for support. "Since the shelter opened over three years ago, we've helped over 300 people with a hand up, not a handout," Sanderson remarked.

Property Fraud Alert is a free online service offered to our property owners. This service monitors names of newly filed documents and notifies individuals when a document has been filed with that name on it. The Fannin County Clerk, Jenny Garner, encourages every property owner to sign up for this service.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The McKinney Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce that it has awarded promotional grants totaling $144,975 for advertising and promoting events in McKinney that will support business development and tourism for the city. These grants are a testament to MCDC's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for McKinney residents and visitors.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

It is that time of year again, time to request an application for Mail-in-Ballot. For most of our seniors and disabled voters, this is an annual application which will allow the voter to receive any ballot the voter qualifies for in 2025. In May, we will have our political subdivisions, city, and school elections and in November we may have a Constitutional Amendment election. If you wish to make a difference, it begins with the local elections.

Fannin County Commissioners Court discussed road damage in Fannin County created by overweight trucks. An increase in sand mines in the northwest quadrant of the county is almost certain to result in even more heavy trucks in the area. While the state legislature doesn't allow counties to zone in most circumstances, the Fannin County officials are exploring other options. "We have a sheriff who is willing to step up, a district attorney who is willing to step up and a commissioners court that is willing to step up," Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham remarked.

(L-R) Melissa Maxwell, the City of Bonham Tourism Director for the Bonham Visitor Center, and Edwina Lane, Kiwanis Club of Bonham

The Denison Genealogical Society met at Rustico's Restaurant in Denison for a Christmas party on Thursday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., and will meet again on Wednesday, January 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the Frontier Village Museum Community Room, 111 R C Vaughn Drive (Highway 75 and Loy Lake Rd.), Denison, Texas. There will be an election of officers for 2025. Vice-President Helen Eller will present "New Year's Resolutions for a Genealogist", and everyone is encouraged to bring a funny genealogy quote.

"This successful apprehension highlights the importance of interagency communication and the dedication of our officers to keeping Melissa safe," said Chief Erik Stokes. "This is an example of how effective Flock technology can be in the apprehension of wanted fugitives from across the country. The Melissa Police Department remains committed to utilizing technology and proactive policing to protect our community."

Criminal District Attorney John Skotnik reports that the Fannin County Grand Jury heard twenty-five (25) cases presented for its consideration during their January 23rd session. Twenty-five (25) cases were true billed.